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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Paint Your Own Christmas Tree-EASY

I've been really preoccupied the last few weeks with decorating for Christmas and completing some dyi projects that I was inspired to do by fellow bloggers. I realized that it's been awhile since I've done a "U can paint" project. I posted this last week on my art lesson blog-you can check out all the details here, or keep reading this post for a quick overview. This is a super easy project that you HAVE to try. You will be proud of the results. My four year old did the painting above with NO help from me....so I know U CAN DO THIS. It's also a great project to do with the kids while they are out of school for the holidays, or how about a wonderful Christmas present for the grandparents..... what grandparent wouldn't like a hand painted work of art from their grandchild? And how excited would your child be to give it to them!

First cut a triangle template out of a poster board.

We used a 10 x 20 canvas panel, but any type of canvas/size will do. Cover the background with a gold metallic acrylic paint. Next, blend some copper metallic paint around the edges and throughout background. Paint your floor with some brown.

Lay your stencil on top of the canvas and secure to the table with painters tape. Using a natural sea sponge, dab on an olive green acrylic.

Now remove the stencil and soften the edges with green paint. Next, sponge on some darker green over the top.

Add your red tree skirt.....

and the tree trunk....

And last, some bling.

It's that simple. The trees above were all painted by 4-10 year old children.

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I'm a wife and mom of three first, and I am humbled each day that God continues to pursue me. I know I couldn't make it through one of my crazy days without His help. My "Calgon moment" is creating. I love to paint, craft, decorate and redecorate, cook or just browse the isles of any craft store. I started this blog to share the things I create, and hopefully inspire you to do the same. I hope you find something here that "wakes up" your creative side. Thanks for stopping by!

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I love to create, and I love to inspire others to create. That's why I post to my blog, so I can share ideas with others. I know as an artist, I am always inspired by things other artists or crafters create. It is never my intent to copy someone's idea, I always try to put own own spin on something, or create a work of art out of something that personally inspires me; like a scripture, quote, pattern or colors, etc. I don't mind at all if you try my ideas, like art on a Pizza Box, but please make it your own. My designs are original and mean something to me, so please don't copy them, especially for the purpose of profit. Feel free to repost anything you see on this blog, (except for photos of my family) as long as you give proper credit, and I'd love to know you've done so...it will make my day! Thanks so much.